[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really wanted to love the Cuisinart Espresso Bar Espresso Machine, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Maybe I got a dud, but despite my best efforts, the machine simply did not work properly. I was able to get it started, and it did heat up, but none of the buttons responded. You could hear it trying to warm up to push hot water through, but nothing actually happened. The one function that did work was the frother, but that’s not enough to make this a functional espresso machine. For context, I’ve used several espresso machines before, from the Jura superautomatic to the Breville semiautomatic, so I’m confident that user error wasn’t the issue. This was just a faulty machine. If I had a working unit, maybe I’d have a different opinion, but based on my experience, I can’t recommend this machine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cuisinart's Espresso Bar Espresso Machine is a wonderful addition to the kitchen. We drink coffee in the morning and throughout the day. I enjoy lattes and my husband favors straight espresso (quads) - both easy to make. This machine is simple to use, and more importantly, easy to clean. I found the machine's volume reasonable. I have a silicone mat between the counter and the machine. I love the cup warmer feature on top. I received this product compliments of Home Tester Club in exchange for my honest review. I have not had an expresso bar like this before; I've been using a machine with small capsules. This espresso machine from Cuisinart feels well made and solid. I expect it will last and work well for many years. I am looking forward to trying some of the recipes in the user's manual. They sound delicious!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best espresso machine. It’s so easy to use and looks so stylish in my kitchen. Love that it’s so compact but still powerful. It has a cold extraction process that makes cold drinks as well, no time to wait. Also a frothing wand. Saving you time and money being able to make the coffee beverage of your dreams in the comfort of your own home. So many options and drink possibilities.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've made only 4 drinks with it so far but I already love it. It isn't super wide so it doesn't take up much counter space like our old one, so the kitchen looks less cluttered, which makes me happy. It heats up fast- probably only wait 15 seconds before the machines are ready to go after turning it on. I like that there are two ways to add water. I prefer to add water from the top, while my husband prefers taking the tank out and adding it that way. The milk frother makes good, full bodied foam like a coffee shop which adds a lot to my favorite drink- cappuccino. And it's got stainless detailing, which matches my other appliances. Overall, it's a win.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Look: sleek and fits in perfectly with kitchen decor Usage: Very easy to understand for the beginner barista (though recommend reading the user manual to learn how to program the machine to tailor to your own taste!) Pros (compared with the Breville Barista machine): - Easy to understand controls - Water supply located in front so that it's easy to see low water - Slimmer - Fits taller cups Cons (compared with the Breville Barista machine): - No grinder (but this can be an advantage if you want to buy a separate grinder to your liking!) - Entire machine rotates when you insert the portafilter into place due to lightweight design - Brewing may cause splatter if using a shorter cup Overall: Highly recommended for beginner expresso lovers! Happy brewing!